Harbeth Audio Ltd, one of the last remaining wholly British loudspeaker brands, has proved that it’s in tune with the needs of homeless veterans by donating £5,000 to Veterans Aid. Managing Director Alan Shaw said, “I was determined to do something for the charity after reading about the plight of ex-servicemen and women this Christmas.” […]
A sleek, dark Rolls Royce draws up at an East London Crematorium joining cars, taxis and pedestrians making their way from bus and tube stations. Some mourners have travelled the length of the country to be there, others only from nearby Tower Hamlets. The congregation that is slowly coalescing is there to celebrate the life of a veteran, a 61-year-old former […]
The cartoon is from an original drawn by Norman Mansbridge for Veterans Aid (formerly known as the Ex-Services Fellowship Centre). It’s an image that bridges generations – in terms of content and activity. Two young servicemen chat to an older veteran whose row of medals and stabbing finger indicate the telling of an old warrior’s […]
British Forces broadcasters BFBS have given a warm endorsement to the Homeless Veterans Christmas Campaign that is supporting one of its five Big Salute charities – Veterans Aid. Controller BFBS Radio Nicky Ness said, “As the Forces broadcaster, BFBS is delighted that both Veterans Aid and ABF, The Soldiers’ Charity are being supported through the Homeless […]
Former VA volunteer Tessy de Luxembourg raised more than £1,500 for the charity by taking part in the world’s biggest obstacle race. She was joined in the Luxembourg Strongman Challenge by her husband Luis and friend, Charlotte Aslaugberg. Dr Hugh Milroy, CEO of Veterans Aid, said, ‘Tessy joined us in London for several months and […]
Thousands of people who have never heard about Veterans Aid will learn about its work thanks to the support of a national media group. From 25 November, until the end of the campaign, The Independent newspaper titles, London Live TV and the London Evening Standard will be putting their considerable resources behind a campaign called Homeless Veterans. […]
Veterans Aid is one of two charities chosen to benefit from a major media campaign to raise funds for homeless veterans. The Independent newspaper titles, London Live and London Evening Standard have teamed up with VA and ABF The Soldiers Charity to raise awareness and funding tackle the issues. 25th November 2014: The Independent, The Independent on […]
More than 400 European experts came together to discuss how best to tackle homelessness in the EU at the FEANTSA Annual Conference in Bergamo (24th– 25thOctober, 2014). Among them was Veterans Aid, recently confirmed as the only full member dedicated to the interests of homeless ex-servicemen and women. The 82-year old charity has been […]
Listen to the men and women who have been helped by Veterans Aid as they tell their stories on BFBS Radio. The money raised by the BFBS Annual Big Salute is spent directly on the ex-servicemen and women who need it.Tune in on Friday 31st October to join the auction or hear about Veterans Aid. For […]
Former VA volunteer Tessy de Nassau and her husband Louis took on Luxemburg’s toughest race to raise funds for the charity. The Strongman Challenge, over 22 kilometres, required participants to run, jump, climb and swim. It featured 15 obstacles including gravel pits, uneven ground with hidden roots, mud and wires. More than 2,200 people took part – […]
